Nutella & Flax Energy Bites

this past weekend during our family grocery shopping expedition i came across a surprise sale on Nutella which opted me to grab a jar and watch as the kids faces lit up.

they love Nutella.

i love nutella.

heck, everyone loves nutella.

  truthfully, we've been out of stock for awhile now, and i'm never one to pass on a bargain, so it was fate this jar of deliciousness was coming home with me.

 plus, i was looking for a different mix in for my favourite go to snacks...

'oatmeal, coconut & graham cracker snack bites'

nutella it is.

nutella for the win.

best part is we are now all stocked up on ski weekend snacks.

nutella & flax energy bites

ingredients:
1 1/4 cups quick oats
3/4 cups unsweetened coconut
1/4 - 1/2 cup flax seeds, ground
1/4 cup hazelnuts, chopped 
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1/2 cup nutella
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla

method:
in large bowl combine nutella, honey, and vanilla, mix well.  add in oats, coconut, flax seeds (starting with 1/4 cup), chia seeds and combine.  if mixture is still too wet and in a little more flax.  fold in chocolate chips and hazelnuts.
refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes.  once chilled roll into balls.
store in air-tight container in fridge
enjoy.

yields: 15-25 balls depending on size

adapted from my oatmeal, coconut & graham cracker bites